How a High Protein Diet Helps Seniors Recover Faster from Surgery
Pass the protein, please! Current research studies are highlighting how a high protein diet helps seniors, notably during occasions of stress, in particular when battling a chronic disease or acute illness, or getting ready for a medical procedure or hospitalization, when protein is digested less effectively. And even when older adults are healthy, protein is […]
Get Moving! How Physical Activity Can Boost Cognitive Function in Seniors
We know how important it is to stay active for our physical health, but studies are now uncovering a great deal more far-reaching, added benefits – namely, a lower possibility of developing Alzheimer’s disease and a slowed rate of cognitive decline in the elderly. The reason for the link is unclear; however, there are two […]
Looking For a Good Gift for a Senior Citizen? Try These Creative Ideas!
Doesn’t it feel wonderful to find that perfect gift, the one that will make your loved one’s face light up with joy? When it comes to the seniors we love, it is even more gratifying, as it can be challenging to come up with new and creative ideas. Seniors have many years’ worth of acquired […]
Important Tips About the Proper Use of Antibiotics for Seniors
The occasions of visiting the doctor for a routine antibiotic are done, or will soon be. As reported by the CDC, an astounding 2 million people annually are clinically determined to have an antibiotic-resistant strain of disease, and a staggering 23,000 of them die as a consequence. The cause? Over-prescribing of antibiotics, or prescribing them […]
Feeling Thankful: The Senior Health Benefits of Fostering an Attitude of Gratitude
They say there is always something to be grateful for, and this time of the year, more than any other, drives home the desire for us to express our gratitude. Nevertheless, feeling thankful, especially for aging parents, can be challenging in the middle of the difficulties of growing older, such as chronic health issues, mobility […]
Elder Neglect and Abuse Can Happen to Anyone. Take These Steps to Keep Your Loved Ones Safe.
It breaks our hearts to hear stories in the news of vulnerable older adults who have withstood mistreatment and abuse, and perhaps it may seem as if it is something which will happen to “somebody else” – definitely never to our very own senior loved ones. Nevertheless, as many as five million seniors in the […]
National Preparedness Month: The Perfect Time to Create a Disaster Plan for Seniors
Tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, and various other natural disasters develop suddenly, and although it’s necessary for all of us to have a disaster plan established, it’s extremely vital for senior loved ones, who are often challenged with mobility or chronic health issues. Since September is National Preparedness Month, it is the perfect opportunity to make sure […]
Flu Vaccine Facts: What You Need to Know to Keep Seniors Safe
Far from only sniffles and a cough, the flu can strike older adults hard. With a vulnerable immune system, individuals over age 65 are especially at risk of complications from the flu, which can be rather serious. As we enter into flu season, Compassionate Nursing Services provides these important flu vaccine facts to help keep […]
Back to School: Classes for Older Adults
Walk into practically any store at this time of the year and you will be bombarded with displays of sale-priced school bags, pencils, notebooks, and lunchboxes – and aisles full of parents rushing to check off all of the items from the kids’ back-to-school supply lists. Even though we might associate the brand new school […]
The Importance of Vaccines for Seniors: Learn the Latest Recommendations
In spite of a heightened emphasis from the medical community in regards to the importance of immunizations for senior loved ones, a large number are still not heeding the advice – putting these seniors at risk for serious illness as well as death. In reality, one out of three adults over age 65 opted not […]